La Moussière Blanc Biodynamic Organic, Les Vins Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre, Centre Loire, France 2023
Loire, France
Tasting Notes
Alphonse Mellot La Moussière Blanc 2023. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc is produced from a mixture of old and young vines, ranging from 4 - 40 years old, that are grown on Kimmeridgian marne and is certified Organic and Biodynamic. 50% of the wine is barrel fermented and spends 8 months ageing on the fine lees. Expect aromas of green apple, gooseberry and kiwi. On the palate, it is ripe and rich with a lively refreshing mouthfeel. Well-balanced flavours of grapefruit, stone fruits and the classic Sancerre minerality.
Food Matches
Mussels, Grilled Pike tossed in Butter Sauce & Chavignol Goats Cheese
Wine Profile
Wine Type White wine
Vintage 2023
Style Rich & Complex Whites
Country France
Region Loire
Grower Name Alphonse Mellot
Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc
ABV 13.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Biodynamic, Vegan
SKU AMELLMOUSSBLAN23
Grower
Alphonse Mellot
The original Alphonse Mellot can be traced back to a Sancerre tavern he founded in the early C19th. The current custodian of the unbroken family winemaking tradition is also called Alphonse Mellot, the 18th to bear the name. The key Mellot holding is Domaine de la Moussiere, a single vineyard of over 30 ha, unofficially but also undisputedly the Grand Cru… Read More
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Loire
The Loire Valley is a well known wine producing region of Central France, defined by the river Loire which runs through it before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The region itself is so large and diverse that generalisations about terroir and soils are impossible, but the most well-known appellations include Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, famed for their Sauvignon Blanc;… Read More
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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a renowned white grape variety grown all around the world. It is known for its bright acidity, herbal notes, and citrus flavours. Sauvignon Blanc wine can be light-bodied, refreshing, and easy to drink, or complex and rich with layers of flavours and aromas. Sauvignon Blanc is most commonly associated with France's Loire Valley in the Old World. Wines… Read More
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